Nelson, Myrtle Marguerite: (Army Veteran WWII) Peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Sunday July 21, 2024 at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late Milton Nelson (1999). Dear mother of Stephen Nelson (Leanne), Cheryl Trude (Don), and the late James Nelson and Judy Ferguson (Marsh-Living). Loving grandmother of Stacie Nelson (Nick), Tanya Shepherd (Lenny), Carrie Trude, Aaron Trude (Amber), Craig Trude (Brianna), Matthew Nelson (Alana), Mark Nelson, Brandy Beaumont, Joshua Ferguson, Megan Ferguson. Great grandmother of Cadence, Henry, Cailyn, Declan, Walker, Kinsley, Benjamin and Luke. Sister of the late George, Donnie, Dorothy, Marie and Shirley. Daughter of the late Sarah (McDowell) and George Moncrief. Marguerite was active with the Ladies of the Naval Association, Royal Canadian Legion and Peterborough Harmony Singers. Visitation will be held at COMSTOCK-KAYE LIFE CELEBRATION CENTRE 356 Rubidge Street from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday July 24th. Legion and Funeral Service will be held in the chapel at 2:00 pm Thursday July 25, 2024. Followed by interment at Lakefield Cemetery, followed by reception. In memory of Mrs. Nelson, donations may be made to PRHC Foundation (Palliative Care) or Branch #52 Legion. The family would like to thank Dr. Becca Webster and the nurses on Palliative Care for their exceptional care and compassion.
